I own a two family home with my parents, I own 50% of the property my parents own the other 50%. I want to sell my 50%

You have the ability to start a partition action and force the sale of the entire property at a public auction. Taking all the income for "your"...

How can I find a good lawyer for a Landlord and Tenant issue?

Attorneys on this website are not allowed to promote themselves but I am sure you can search on AVVO.com for a landlord tenant attorney to inform...

Must break rental lease in NYC

You can possibly find someone to take over the remaining term of your lease and contact your landlord with an application and information so your...

Can an adult be considered by the court to be incompetent to testify? Under what circumstances?

Yes, if they don't have the mental capacity. A physician could make this determination. Your question is very broad. Speak with an attorney in more...

Do I need to continue paying rent if the property is sold?

New owner = new landlord. The rent would be paid to the new owner. Why do you think you wouldn't need to pay rent for an apartment that you are...

Can I get a NY real estate license if I am not a resident in NY?

This isn't really a legal question. Why don't you just call the state licensing agency and find out? I would assume the answer is that you can, but...

Would I get credit for down payment ?

Very convoluted fact pattern but seems more appropriate for a divorce attorney. I am changing the forum. Good luck.

My husband won't call the lawyer to add my name on the mortgage and the property. If he die, do I get the house?

Ordinarily, if your name is not on the deed you won't have title to the property if someone passes away. However, since you are married, you have...

Lease broken by Tenant

Yes, you can start a plenary action to sue for the back rent in small claims court or NYC civil court depending on the amount that was owed. Since...

The statute of limitations for a breach of contract in New York is six years. The viability of your claim will depend on when the note became due...